Cazadillo to Mansilla
September 15, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Not much to pictures of today. I was alone all day on the Trail. But when I got to the Albergues a lot of my Pilgrim friends showed up. That perked my day. Where all having dinner together tonight.
Evening in Marsilla
September 15, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
A special evening with my Camino family. From me forward and around the table is Reiner from German, Blazenka from New Zealand, Louie from Canada, Evelyn from Ireland, Lillian from Colorado, ConstanceRead more
Mansella to Leon
September 16, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Easy day into León. León is nice but not as nice as Brugos, I think.
Leon to Hospital de Orbigo
September 17, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Hospital de Orbigo is incredibly beautiful. From the historical bridge to the chapel.
Hospital de Orbrigo to Astorga
September 18, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Easy walk today, I’m taking a rest day tomorrow. But I’ll still explore the city, go to the chocolate museum and maybe buy some new hiking shoes. I think my shoes are starting to wear out. So farRead more
A Day in Astorga
September 19, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Enjoying a very nice rest day here in Astorga. Slept in, had a nice breakfast, when to the Cathedral, to the Chocolate Museum and wondered the very busy streets. The city is gorgeous. I’m so gladRead more
Astorga to Foncebadon
September 20, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Very hard day. 16 miles, all up. No relieve!! Got to Foncebadón which is all rock stayed at a hippie Albergue which turned out to be fantastic.
Foncebadon to Ponferrada
September 21, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Hike in the dark to Crus Ferro. Prayed for 3 friends and myself and deposited their rock on the pile. The rest of the day was coming down the mountain. Very hard !
Ponferrada to Villafranca
September 22, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Beautiful walk today through vineyards, cherry orchards and small villages. Villafranca is one of the most beautiful towns I’ve ever seen.
Villafranca to La Faba
September 23, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
A 15 mile day mostly flat until you got to the last 2.5 miles. Then, it was straight up!!! The scenery was breathtaking. Reminded of Southern Oregon and Northern California. I crossed the 400Read more
La Faba to Fonfria
September 24, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Only ten miles today. But it was a challenging hike climbing mountains. I entered Galica. The scenery is gorgeous.
Dinner in Fontira
September 24, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Incredible dinner in a round hall build some 400 years ago.
Fontria to San Memede
September 25, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
A beautiful day walking on top of the mountains. Did take a lot of pictures but the scenery was amazing.
San Memende to Portomarin
September 26, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
A 15.5 mile walk today that was actually kinda hard. The landscape is one of undulating hills. Up the hill, down a hill all day long I better get used to it though because that’s the way in we’llRead more
Portamarin to Palas de Rei
September 27, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Beautiful walking day. 15 miles mostly down hill.
Palos de Rei to Arzue
September 28, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Walked a long 18 miles this morning to Arzue. . This was the last of my long hikes. I just have 2 hiked on in to Santiago. 12 miles each. I should be in Cathedral Plaza by noon on Sunday- YEAH.
Arzue to Arca
September 29, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Last full day of hiking. It doesn’t seem possible but tomorrow morning I’ll arrive in Santiago de Compostela. But today was a very nice hiking day. It was warn, the scenery was beautiful, and theRead more
Arco to Santiago de Compostela
September 30, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Made it here this morning before 11:00 after a beautiful walk. Made my way the the Cathedral and went to Mass. Then I went to the Pilgrims Office to receive my Compostela (certificate). I’ll beRead more
Santiago de Compostela
October 1, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
My day in Santiago
Finisterre, Spain.
October 3, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
I’ve had just a wonderful day here in Finisterre. I just can’t believe how beautiful it is. The town, harbor, lighthouse and ocean are all so stunning. I’m a bit sad, my Camino is over. But IRead more
Second Great Day in Finisterre
October 4, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 64 °F
Another great day in Finisterre. It is the ideal place to wind down from a 500 mile walk🤪
Another Great Day in Finisterre
October 4, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
I’ve fallen love with this place. The Camino choose the best place for the end. I’m more relaxed today than I can ever remember. I talked to a lady today, my age, from Arizona, who just finishedRead more
Santiago to Porto
October 7, 2018 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
I was sad to say goodbye to Santiago and my friends. But I got to tell you, Porto is amazingly and so beautiful. I did some Port tasting this evening and found it to be wonderful. Tomorrow I exploreRead more
A great day in Porto
October 8, 2018 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
A beautiful day in a wonderful city. No city can beat Porto for beauty and class. I really hope I have an opportunity to come here again😇
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